Woodland Park Zoo - Press Release

Beginning June 23-Sept. 2, Eastsiders can hop a shuttle from Crossroads mall to Woodland Park Zoo

Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

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Back for its second consecutive summer, Eastside residents can take a shuttle to Woodland Park Zoo. Additionally, Metro riders will get $2 off admission to the zoo.

From June 23 through September 2, the Eastside shuttle will run between the Eastside and the zoo on Saturdays and Sundays every half hour from 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Riders can hop on the zoo shuttle at the east end of Crossroads mall at 15600 N.E. 8th St. in Bellevue. Reservations are not required; availability is first-come, first-serve.

Shuttle fee is $2 round trip for each rider ages 13 and up; free for 12 and under. The fee is paid at either ZooStore before guests depart for return trip to Eastside. Credit cards and cash are accepted.

The executive mini coaches, provided by SP Plus Transportation, seat up to 25 people, are equipped with eight car seats, and include compartments for strollers and belongings so families can ride comfortably to the zoo.

For other alternative transportation, get a discount of $2 off zoo admission by taking Metro public transportation to the zoo. Use a valid Metro bus transfer or ORCA card as proof of ridership and present to any zoo admissions gate to redeem the discount.

The Eastside shuttle service and Metro discounts are designed to encourage eco-friendly alternative transportation options, help zoo patrons save on the cost of gas, tolling and parking, and reduce the impact of traffic and overflow parking on the surrounding neighborhoods during the zoo’s peak summer season.

For more information about Woodland Park Zoo, visit www.zoo.org or call 206.548.2500 or 548.2599 (TTY).

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. Woodland Park Zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. By inspiring people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future. For more information, visit www.zoo.org.

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Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.